Lifeguard Certification and Training Requirements

All lifeguards must complete two certification courses in order to be considered for employment. These certifications last for two years each.

CPR/AED for Lifeguards

CPR/AED for Lifeguards courses are taught by American Red Cross certified instructors. Participants learn to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults, children, and infants and to properly use an AED on a victim of cardiac arrest. Successful completion of course results in ARC CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification. All participants must be 15 years of age by the end of the course. Certification is valid for two years.

Lifeguard/First Aid Certification

Lifeguard certification courses are taught by American Red Cross certified instructors. Participants learn to respond to water and land emergencies, to provide first aid care, and the responsibilities of a professional lifeguard. Successful completion of course results in ARC lifeguard and first aid certifications. All participants must be 15 years of age prior to the completion of the course. Certification is valid for two years.

Schedule and Course Registration

Upcoming training courses are listed below. Please e-mail the registration forms to lifeguard.trainingcomcast.net or fax them to 1-302-798-4764. 

May 6 – 13 | Wilmington, DE: Download Registration Form | This class is full, we are unable to accept additional registrations

May 30 – Jun 3 | Wilmington, DE: Download Registration Form

June 5 – 10 | West Chester, PA: Download Registration Form

June 19 – 24 |  Wilmington, DE: Download Registration Form

Course Fees

Initial Lifeguard Training: $250.00

• Includes CPR/AED for Lifeguards and First Aid

Lifeguard Training Recertification:  $175.00

• Includes CPR/AED for Lifeguards and First Aid

Other Fees:

• CPR Mask: $15.00
• Lifeguard Training Book: $35.00